It wasn't too long ago that people thought of tennis as a game played only at Wimbledon or in country clubs. Not anymore.
These days, it's hard not to find a court nearby. And the real "action" in terms of overall participation is definitely on public courts. Almost 70 percent of all tennis players enjoy the game on free or inexpensive courts in parks, schools and other public settings.
This is welcome news if you're time-pressed and in need of exercise (and who isn't?). With tennis, you don't have to plan the entire day or assemble a benchful of teammates. To get a great workout for the body and the mind, it takes one hour and one other player -- three others if you're playing doubles.
Tennis is played in the world's most exotic locales, but you don't need to travel that far to get in the game. As likely as not, there's a court right around the corner.
Top Ten Reasons To Play Tennis
- Tennis is fun and inexpensive.
- Tennis delivers a great interval aerobic workout in less than an hour.
- Tennis gives great cross training benefits to athletes of other sports.
- Tennis is a social sport.
- Tennis teaches teamwork.
- Tennis helps you learn to compete one-on-one.
- Tennis helps develop discipline.
- Tennis helps people manage stress (physically, mentally and emotionally).
- Tennis helps strengthen the immune system.
- Tennis is a great sport for everyone of all ages!
Source: NewsUSA
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